How To Fill Cracks In Wood Deck: Best Way To Fill Cracks


Best Way To Fill Cracks In Wood Deck

The wood deck is continuously exposed to moisture that causes cracks in the wood deck boards and this affects on the age of the wood deck. The wood easily absorbs the water, thus shrinking and contracting the wood causes the cracks on the wood deck surface. But there are ways to fix the cracks on the decks to make them strong and alluring again. Various methods like sealing, etc.

To Repair Cracks Under 4 Inches In Length

The steps are given below to repair the cracks that are under 4 inches in length:
  1. Spray Cleaner On Deck: The first step is to pour the brightener and deck wash in the garden sprayer and spray the Cleanser on the whole surface of the wood deck.
  2. Scrub The Deck: Next step is to clean the wood deck surface by firmly applying the pressure on the push broom. Leave the cleanser on the deck surface for about 15 minutes so that the dirt removes properly from the wood deck surface.
  3. Remove The Cleanser: Now take the garden hose and spray on the deck board so that the chemicals in the cleanser removes away from the wood deck boards.
  4. Fill The Cracks And Let It Dry: Take latex wood filler and fill the cracks that are 4 inches in length with the help of a putty knife. This latex wood filler does not crack or shrink when comes in contact with sun or rain. Then leave the deck to become dry.
  5. Apply Deck Sealer: Last step is to apply the deck sealer on the wood deck surface with the help of a sprayer. This sealer prevents the wood from absorbing water and thus causes lesser cracks on the deck surface. Leave the deck sealer to dry before using it.


To Repair Cracks Over 4 Inches In Length

The steps are as follows to repair the cracks that are over 4 inches in length:
  1. Pull Out The Nails: In order to remove the nails from the boards, prongs of the nail puller are kept under the nail head and then the force is applied to remove the nails from the board.
  2. Lift The Board: Then pick up the cracked board from the deck joists.
  3. Secure New Wood Piece: Now the next step is to attach the new wood piece with wood screws at the joists.
  4. Clean And Apply Sealer: Now clean the wood deck properly and apply sealer on the wood deck surface.
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